Suncrest Hospice San Diego
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11660)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 434-2414 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Suncrest Hospice San Diego was recommended 78% of the time, with 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above California's state average of 93.41.
Suncrest Hospice San Diego serves 73 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Suncrest Hospice San Diego is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11660, certified since August 17, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncrest Hospice San Diego is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Diego, California, serving families in San Diego County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2020, under CCN A11660.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 78% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; when a star rating figure is unavailable, this does not indicate poor quality — it is often related to small survey sample sizes.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of important care processes, Suncrest Hospice San Diego scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports that 53.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure of timely care near end of life.
Suncrest Hospice San Diego's service area, per CMS data, covers 73 ZIP codes from its San Diego office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Suncrest Hospice San Diego is Medicare-certified (CCN A11660, since 08/17/2020), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Suncrest Hospice San Diego, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating figure for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Suncrest Hospice San Diego's composite process measure score is 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Suncrest Hospice San Diego serves 73 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Suncrest Hospice San Diego is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside the CMS quality and survey data provided.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Suncrest Hospice San Diego has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2020, per CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer seeking curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice care shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Suncrest Hospice San Diego; contact the hospice at (818) 434-2414 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Suncrest Hospice San Diego at (818) 434-2414 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data; for other details, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Suncrest Hospice San Diego directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11660?state=CA to review current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.